Is 65 points enough for Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program?

 Ranking among the top provinces for immigrants, Saskatchewan offers ample opportunities to grow professionally, exceptional quality of life, free healthcare, and other benefits. If you wish to apply for a provincial nomination, SINP Canada is one of the best immigration pathways to move to Canada. 

Now, it is crucial to meet the points requirement to qualify for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to secure an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for nomination. 

Minimum Points Required to Qualify for SINP

60 points out of 110 in the SINP point assessment grid.

So to answer your question - is 65 points enough? Yes. 

SINP has a point-based system usin’ which it evaluates candidates for immigration streams. You can get points out of 110 based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, adaptability, and connection to the province. 

Factors Affectin’ SINP Points 

Here are the points that influence your points for SINP:

• Education and Training - 23 points max.

• Skilled Work Experience - 15 points max.

• Language Proficiency - 20 points max.

• Age - 12 points max.

• Connection to Saskatchewan Labour Market & Adaptability - 30 points max. 

How to score maximum points for SINP Canada?

You need to meet the criteria to score maximum points in the SINP points calculator. Here’s a breakdown of the points in the SINP point assessment grid:

1. Education and Training

A maximum of 23 points is available for education and training. To get the maximum points, you can pursue a higher degree like a master’s or doctorate. Make sure if you have foreign education, your credentials are assessed by a recognized body - to determine their equivalency in Canada.

Educational qualifications	Points Given
Master's or Doctorate Degree	23
University Bachelor's Degree (3-year program minimum)	20
Trade Certification	20
Degree, diploma, or certificate (2-year program minimum)	15
Degree, diploma, or certificate (1-year program minimum)	12

2. Skilled Work Experience 

For higher points, get as much work experience as you can in NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B occupations. The more experience you’ll gain, the higher your points for SINP will be.

5 years before submitting an application

Duration	Points Given
05 years	10
04 years	08
03 years	06
02 years	04
01 year	02

6 to 10 years before submitting an application

Duration	Points
05 years	05
04 years	04
03 years	03
02 years	02
Less than 1 year	00

3. Language Proficiency 

You can achieve max. 20 points for language skills in the Saskatchewan PNP points calculator. Whatever language test you give - IELTS or PTE Core or CELPIP for English - you must aim for higher scores. If you know French, take TEF or TEC for additional points. Gain scores at or near CLB 8 to obtain the maximum points.

CLB Level	Points Given
8 and higher	20
07	18
06	16
05	14
04	12

4. Age

To get maximum points for the age factor, apply for SINP Canada between the ages of 22 and 34. As you age, your points gradually decrease and no points are given after 49 years of age. 

Age	Points Given
Less than 18 years	00
18-21 years	08
22-34 years	12
35-45 years	10
46-50 years	08
More than 50 years	00

The above-mentioned factors account for a total of 80 points - and if you get 60/80 - you qualify for SINP. But in case you don’t, you can still redeem points by demonstratin’ a connection to Saskatchewan.

5. Connection to Saskatchewan Labor Market

You can get additional points if you have one or more of the followin’ - 

A job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in a skilled occupation	30
Close family member living in Saskatchewan	20
Previous work experience in Saskatchewan (work of min. 12 months of work in the last 5 years on a valid work permit)	05
Previous student experience in Saskatchewan (min. 1-year full-time academic year of study at a reputed Saskatchewan post-secondary education institution on a valid study permit)	05

Havin’ complete knowledge of how the SINP points calculator works are crucial to optimizing your profile based on these factors - as it can significantly improve your chances of getting a provincial nomination.

If you’re havin’ trouble, seeking advice from the best Canada immigration consultants in Mumbai is the ideal solution. Nationwide Visas is your one-stop solution for all immigration needs. They will assess your case as per your personal situation and provide the best way to score maximum points to get the nomination. 

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